Philippine immigration arrests Michael Yang’s brother | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Michael Yang’s brother arrested, as House links him to POGO and drugs Philippine immigration authorities arrest...
View ArticleJosh Reyes steps down as Gilas Pilipinas Youth coach
MANILA, Philippines – Hoping to reclaim its lofty standings in the international stage, Gilas Pilipinas Youth revamps its program, starting with a search for a new mentor. Josh Reyes stepped down as...
View Article‘Bloody Sunday’ victim seeks suspension of cops who took part in her arrest
MANILA, Philippines – A victim of the March 2021 “Bloody Sunday” operation is seeking the suspension of the police colonel and other cops who took part in the operation that led to her arrest and the...
View ArticleAris Dionisio sets franchise record in 3-pointers as Magnolia nails playoff...
MANILA, Philippines – Aris Dionisio could not have picked a better time for the finest performance of his PBA career. Dionisio fired a career-high 30 points as Magnolia secured its playoff berth in...
View ArticleAlice Guo vows to tell all in Senate executive session | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Alice Guo vows to reveal ‘most guilty’ in Senate closed-door session Alice Guo vows to tell all in an executive...
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Congressmen to Sara Duterte: Defend OVP budget or consider resigning
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives is giving Vice President Sara Duterte one last chance to attend plenary-level budget deliberations, after she snubbed the proceedings for two...
View ArticleAt UN for last time, Biden seeks to calm Middle East tension
NEW YORK, USA – US President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the United Nations for the final time on Tuesday, September 24, declaring that Russia’s war in Ukraine has failed and that a...
View ArticlePH defense chief tells China: Check your own missile capabilities, leave West...
MANILA, Philippines – Before Beijing goes on accusing the Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States, of “[threatening] regional countries’ security,” it should take a hard look at its own...
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FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong is alive
Claim: Cardiologist and online health personality Dr. Willie Ong, also known as Doc Willie, has died. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube video containing the claim has 120,083 views...
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Empower yourself: Essential tips for a mother’s pursuit of health and wellness
Intensive mothering, a term coined by sociologist Sharon Hays, refers to a cultural norm and set of expectations emphasizing the idea that mothers devote a significant amount of their time, energy,...
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LIVESTREAM: Day 2 of House probe into Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of public...
MANILA, Philippines – The House good government committee will hold a second day of investigation into how Vice President Sara Duterte utilized the budget of her offices on Wednesday, September 25....
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Nicolas Torre, Davao’s top cop who led Quiboloy arrest, is new CIDG chief
MANILA, Philippines – Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, the Davao Region police director who led the operation against alleged human trafficker Apollo Quiboloy, has been named as the new...
View ArticleAmid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Tuesday, September 24, as cross-border rocket attacks by both sides increased fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East and...
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2,367-hectare Clark Aviation Capital launched
CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines – The over 2,000-hectare property surrounding the Clark International Airport (CRK) has now been named as Clark Aviation Capital of the Philippines, according to the Clark...
View ArticleGuiao hails Rain or Shine character in gritty playoff win vs Magnolia
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao beamed with pride as the Elasto Painters passed a test of character to open the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs. Guiao praised his wards’ grit and...
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Red-tagging hinders workers from unionizing in the Philippines – report
MANILA, Philippines – One Monday afternoon in April 2023, Noel Baron, union president at Ebara Pumps Philippines Inc., saw a motorcycle without a license plate parked near his home in Cabuyao, Laguna....
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Meralco’s 25-year franchise renewal passed on 2nd reading amid overpricing...
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the bill renewing the franchise of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for another 25 years. House Bill 10926,...
View ArticleUS, France seek Lebanon ceasefire deal; Israel says ground operation is possible
The US and France sought to hammer out a 21-day ceasefire in the Lebanon conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah late on Wednesday, September 25, while Israel’s military chief said a...
View ArticleLady Gaga’s ‘Joker’ album made up of ‘interesting original productions’
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Grammy and Oscar-winner announced the 13-track album Harlequin on Tuesday, September 24, just days ahead of its Friday, September 27, release. “It’s all these really...
View ArticleSibonga, Cebu town mayor dies at 60
CEBU, Philippines – Lionel “Balondong” Bacaltos, the mayor of the coastal town of Sibonga in Cebu province, passed away at age 60 on Wednesday, September 25. Local officials confirmed on social media...
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